Norman region board questioned for Pas impact gains
The Pas leaders press Norman Regional Development Board for tangible regional benefits. Norman directors defend a regional focus, noting railway and Churchill Development Board progress, while water system issues are deemed domestic. The board urges patience as reforms unfold.
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Norman Regional Development Board
Pas
Don Manych
Norman
Cal Gibson
Hydro
Churchill Development Board
Gibson
Hotels to resume normal operation in The Pas
The Wescana Inn and the Gateway Hotel in The Pas are to be fully open by April 6 or 7. Receiver-manager W E Shields of Clarkson Company Limited, appointed March 31, explains the domino effect of the receivership, with Edinburgh Financial Investors Ltd. as major creditor in the chain. The recovery aims to place hotels back under possession legally and restore operations.
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Wescana Inn
Gateway Hotel
The
Pas
Wescana Inn Limited
W.E. Shields
Shields
Clarkson Company Limited
Winnipeg
Weseana Inn Limited
Federal Business Bank
Wescana Hotels Limited
Edinburgh Financial Investors Ltd
Wescana
Liquor Control Commission
Consol L.G.D joins race for federal penitentiary
The Local Government District of Consol seeks a federal penitentiary amid Manitoba bids including Churchill Lynn Lake and Stony Mountain. In a letter to Solicitor General Francis Fox Resident Administrator Mervyn Ray cites land facilities and native community needs and outlines nearby services at The Pas with Keewatin Community College and The Pas Correctional Institute. He proposes a 100 200 capacity facility leveraging Crown land and local resources, while noting The Pas amenities and transport links. The council moved by Jake O Rourke and supported by Len Law and Edward O'Hara with George Henderson the sole opponent. The response from Fox is pending.
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Consol
Manitoba
Selkirk
L.G.D
Churchill
Lynn Lake
Stony Mountain
Francis Fox
Mervyn Ray
Ray
Canada
The
Pas
Keewatin Community College
Pas Correctional Institute
Jake O Rourke
Len Law
Edward O'Hara
George Henderson
Parents block Christmas holiday expansion by petition
In The Pas, 647 parents sign against trading longer Christmas holidays for shorter summer breaks for Division teachers. At a March 7 School Board meeting MTS reps proposed starting classes before Labour Day to fit extra Christmas time. a April 4 rally cited five reasons to oppose including student preference for longer summers and parents relying on month end pay.
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MTS
Val McAdam
Wayne Dolinsky
Vai McDonald
McDonald
Siher
Reduced Arena Capacity Threatens Major The Pas Events
Fire safety findings at The Pas Arena limit bleacher capacity from 1202 to 499. Upcoming Irish Rovers concert May faces cancellation. Figure Skating Carnival April 16–17 could suffer serious financial losses without larger attendance. Officials debate safety upgrades and attendance projections.
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Pas
Irish Rovers
Ihe
Neil Puckett
Protective Services Committee
Puckett
Ivan Kersell
of the Pas
Kersell
Rovers
Easter Advertising Deadline Notice
The Pas Herald announces office closure on Good Friday April 8. Advertising copy is urged by Thursday April 7 during regular hours. After 12:00 noon Monday April 9 no ads will be accepted.
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Pas Herald
Absolutely
Five Juveniles Face 54 Charges In The Pas Area
RCMP report five local juveniles aged 13 to 16 may face 54 counts linked to multiple break ins thefts and property damage. They were picked up April 1 after the The Pas Clinic offices were found disturbed with other incidents including at Westminster United Church Bob’s Grocery and The Pas Billiards. Police say the suspects admitted to past break ins attempted break ins vehicle thefts and tire slashing over the prior weeks. Further details appear on JUVENILES page 7.
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R.C.M
Pas
Templeton
Lee
R.C.M.P
Westminster United Church
Terry Shillington
Bob's Grocery
A&b Grocery
Pas Billiards
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Johnson
Ed Johanson
Saskatchewan River
Norman Page
Isabelle Turk
Federal Penitentiary
Harry Anderson
Harry
Rabbit
Easter
Helen Goldstrand
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